Dallas 79 Exceptional
Dallas Livability #60 ranked city in Oregon#1,771 ranked city in the USARanks better than 93% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Dallas

PROS
  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

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What's it like Living in Dallas?

Located in the state of Oregon, Dallas is a mid-sized city with a population of 16,612 residents. Dallas has a population density of 3,386 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. At 94%, the majority of the Dallas population is White; this is followed by 2% American Indian and Alaskan and 0% Black. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Dallas is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 29 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

If you’re considering moving to any new city, it could be a very daunting task. However, it could also be a fulfilling experience if you are willing to get to know the area before actually living in Dallas, Oregon. When searching for a new neighborhood, several key items should be considered. Safety is of utmost importance, ensuring a secure environment with low crime. Proximity to your workplace or school helps reduce commuting time and offers convenience. Access to amenities such as parks, grocery stores, and healthcare facilities enhances your daily life. Public transportation options contribute to easy mobility. A sense of community fosters a supportive and engaging environment. Lastly, the overall atmosphere should align with your desired lifestyle, ensuring a fulfilling living experience. Considering these items will guide you towards finding the perfect neighborhood that fits all your needs. With useful information like crime, cost of living, health & safety, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Dallas and in the areas around Dallas is a much easier task.

The livability score in Dallas is 78 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 94th percentile of all cities across America. Clearly, Dallas is doing something right, as this score ranks well above the average of most cities. The cherry on top is that Dallas also ranks in the top 10 percent of all cities. For each of the livability categories, we know that Dallas ranks very well for crime (B-), cost of living (B-) and housing (A+). On a less positive note, Dallas does not have favorable scores for the following: amenities (F). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Dallas has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Dallas. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Dallas are affordable. The median home price for Dallas homes is $253,400, which is 2.5% higher than the Oregon average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Dallas, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 4.3, which is 6.5% lower than the Oregon average.

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      Dallas transportation information

      Statistic Dallas Oregon National
      Average one way commute29min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.8%71.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool13.2%10.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.6%4.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.3%2.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.3%3.9%2.8%
      Working from home5.4%6.4%4.6%
      Source: The Dallas, OR data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).